Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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